Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artists a porcelain throne of their own!
Gisborne
As a volunteer-driven, nonprofit theatre company, our actors give everything to their performances — their time, their energy, their voices, and occasionally their dignity. What they currently don’t have is a dedicated backstage toilet. This means that during performances they must either:
Embark on a covert mission through public areas in partial costume,
Risk bumping into delighted (and slightly confused) patrons mid-interval, or
Demonstrate Olympic-level bladder control until curtain call.
While this certainly adds suspense, it’s not the kind we’re aiming for.
So here’s our heartfelt (and slightly crossed-legged) appeal:
We’re raising funds to install a proper backstage toilet for our hardworking cast and crew. A modest facility. A porcelain sanctuary. A small but mighty upgrade that will preserve theatrical illusion, protect period costumes from awkward lobby encounters, and support the comfort of the volunteers who bring stories to life on our stage.
If you’ve ever applauded a performance, laughed at a joke, shed a tear in the dark, or simply appreciate the magic of community theatre, please consider contributing to this very practical piece of stage infrastructure.
Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artist a Throne of their Own!
With gratitude (and urgency),
Evolution Theatre Company
ETC's mission is to strengthen and promote the performing arts in Gisborne by providing arts education and high-quality theatrical productions.
Our goal is to renovate a small room in the back of Evolution Theatre into a backstage bathroom for actors and crew to use during shows. We will install a toilet and sink in a private space.
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